125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1685 LR 2659(02)
An Act To Conform Maine Law to Federal Law Regarding Payment of Overtime to Truck Drivers and Driver's Helpers
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 Projections  FY 2013-14 Projections  FY 2014-15
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $10,040 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $10,040 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $10,040 in fiscal year 2012-13 to the Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor for the overtime costs associated with documenting and reporting issues related to drivers and driver's helpers who are paid other than by an hourly rate.  According to officials at the Department of Labor, the Wage and Hour Division is understaffed for its current workload and additional duties will require staff to work beyond a 40 hour week.